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Topic: Activist

Activist Ademba freed on Sh20,000 bail after Ol Kalou by-election arrest

By Wanjiku Kariuki   2026-07-18 17:55:18

Activist Allans Ademba released on Sh20,000 cash bail after arrest in Ol Kalou, Defenders Coalition says camera and mobile phone still in police custody.

Activists petition Parliament to investigate extrajudicial killings, abductions

By David Njaaga   2026-07-07 19:37:39

A coalition of human rights groups and civil society organisations has petitioned Parliament to investigate alleged extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and torture.

'Peaceful, orderly and unarmed': activists plan Saba Saba march

By David Njaaga   2026-07-05 18:44:00

Human rights activists are set to march to Parliament on Tuesday to petition lawmakers over extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.

Activist slams state narrative over enforced disappearances

By Sandra Samson   2026-07-01 13:18:09

Human rights activists push back against claims reported victims are simply going into hiding, arguing the pattern points instead to a deliberate campaign of intimidation against government critics.

Activists urge High Court to declare Safaricom share sale unconstitutional

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-06-30 15:03:00

Activists have asked the High Court to block the government's planned sale of its 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, arguing it is unconstitutional, undervalued and threatens national interests.

Activist Lichuma found alive after alleged abduction

By Mike Kihaki   2026-06-29 17:28:38

Mathare social justice activist Davis Lichuma has been found alive after missing for more than three days.